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A third of QLD coal mines operating at a loss: QRC

A third of Queensland coal mines are operating at a loss, according to a report commissioned by the Queensland Resources Council. QRC chief executive Michael Roche said the data backs up what...

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20,000 Queensland resources jobs lost in two years

The Queensland resources sector is facing some of the toughest conditions in decades, with more than 20,000 jobs lost over the past two years as a result of the downturn. A statement by Queensland...

Record Queensland coal exports for 2015

Queensland coal producers have delivered a record level of coal exports in 2015, with 220 million tonnes shipped out. Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche said the record...

CFMEU launch Black Lung campaign

With up to nine suspected cases of Black Lung feared in Queensland, the CFMEU have kicked off a campaign to see an end to the deadly disease. CFMEU Queensland Mining and Energy division President...

Abbot Point port EIS approved

The Abbot Point Growth Gateway Project is one step closer to fruition with it’s final environmental impact statement approved by the Commonwealth Government. State Development Minister Dr...

Queensland coal industry to boom with Indian demand

India will soon become the number one importer of coal, which will set Queensland up as a premium supplier of its lower emission coal, according to a report released by the International Energy...

Hundreds of jobs secured at Mount Isa Mines

Hundreds of jobs have been saved at Mount Isa Mines thanks to new environmental conditions that allows the Mount Isa Mines Copper Smelter and Townsville Copper Refinery to operate until the end of...